Exhibit 10.2A
REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made
and entered into as of the 15 day of January, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), by
and between HARBOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, L.C., an Iowa limited-liability company
("Seller") and AB CAPITAL, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company or its
permitted designee ("Buyer").
WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of the following interests in real property,
together with all of the appurtenances belonging to or otherwise related to such
real properties (collectively the "Real Property"):
(i) The real property interest described on Schedule A-1 attached and
incorporated herein by this reference (the "Portside Facility"); and
(ii) The real property interest described on Schedule A-2 attached and
incorporated herein by this reference ("HCI Parking Lots").
WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Seller desires to sell, transfer, assign and convey to Buyer, and Buyer desires
to purchase and acquire from Seller, all of Seller's rights, title and interests
in and to the Real Property.
WHEREAS, concurrently with execution and delivery of this Agreement, Buyer
is entering into the Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Greater Dubuque
Riverboat Entertainment Company, L.C., an Iowa Limited Liability Company
("GDREC"), pursuant to which, among other things, Buyer has agreed to purchase
and acquire from GDREC, and GDREC has agreed to sell, transfer, assign and
convey to Buyer, certain assets of GDREC, the purchase and sale of which is a
condition of closing the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt and
sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, Seller and Buyer hereby agree as
follows:
1. Purchase And Sale of the Real Property. Except as otherwise provided
below and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Seller hereby agrees to sell, transfer, assign and convey to Buyer, and Buyer
hereby agrees to purchase and acquire from Seller, all of Seller's rights, title
and interests in and to the Real Property.
2. Purchase Price. The purchase price to be paid by Buyer to Seller for
Buyer's purchase and acquisition of the Real Property shall be Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000.00) (the "Purchase Price"). On the Closing Date, the entire
Purchase Price will be paid in cash to Seller.
3. Assumed Obligations. In addition to the payment of the Purchase Price,
Buyer shall, as part of the Closing, assume the specific liabilities,
obligations, contracts and agreements of Seller listed on Schedule 3
(collectively, the "Assumed Obligations"). Notwithstanding any other provisions
in this Agreement to the contrary, Buyer shall assume the Assumed Obligations
only to the extent arising or accruing from and after the Closing Date, and
Buyer shall have no duty or obligation whatsoever with respect to any duties or
obligations of Seller arising or accruing before the Closing Date (all of which
shall be the sole responsibility and liability of Seller). Notwithstanding any
other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller shall have no duty or
obligation whatsoever with respect to any duties or obligations of Buyer arising
or accruing under any of the Assumed Obligations after the Closing Date (all of
which shall be the sole responsibility and liability of Buyer). Except for the
Assumed Obligations, Buyer shall not assume or become obligated or liable with
respect to any obligation or liability of Seller, including, but not limited to,
any liability or obligation of Seller related to any litigation to which Seller
is a party. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Buyer and
Seller shall execute and deliver on the Closing Date an Assignment and
Assumption Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (the "Assignment and Assumption
Agreement") pursuant to which Buyer shall assume the Assumed Obligations and
Seller shall assign the Assumed Obligations. Seller is not in material breach or
violation of or default under any terms of any Assumed Obligation. On or prior
to the Closing Date, Seller shall obtain the necessary consents or approvals
required in connection with the Seller's assignment of the Assumed Obligations.
3.1 Excluded Obligations. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Agreement to the contrary, except for the Assumed Obligations, Buyer shall
not assume or become obligated or liable with respect to any obligation of
Seller, including, without limitation, the following (collectively, "Excluded
Obligations"):
(i) obligations or liabilities of Seller now existing or that
hereafter may exist with respect to any litigation of Seller;
(ii) except as otherwise provided herein, obligations and
liabilities of Seller incurred in connection with or relating to the transfer of
the Real Property, including, without limitation, federal, state and local
transfer taxes or other taxes incurred by reason of such transfer; and
(iii) any other obligation or liability of Seller arising or
relating to the period before the Closing Date.
4. Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller hereby represents and
warrants to Buyer as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date as
follows. The following representations and warranties of Seller shall survive
the Closing for a period of eighteen (18) months, except for the representations
and warranties in Section 4.1 (Organization, Standing and Authority of Seller),
Section 4.2 (Marketable Title) and Section 4.6 (Taxes) which shall survive the
Closing indefinitely and Section 4.3 (Litigation) which shall survive the
Closing for the applicable statutes of limitation and appeal period of any
litigation associated with Seller.
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4.1 Organization, Standing and Authority of Seller. Seller is a
limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
and qualified to do business in the State of Iowa. Seller is not in violation of
its Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement or other organizational
documents in any manner that would adversely affect the validity, binding nature
or enforceability of Seller's obligations under this Agreement or, after the
Closing Date, Buyer's title to all of the Real Property. Seller has the power
and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and has taken all
action required bylaw for such execution, delivery and performance. This
Agreement is a valid and legally binding agreement of Seller enforceable in
accordance with its terms except to the extent that enforcement thereof may be
limited by (a) bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or
similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights generally
and (b) general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is
considered in a proceeding at law or in equity). There are no contractual or
other limitations on Seller's power to enter into this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.2 Marketable Title. Seller is the sole and exclusive fee title
holder of and has good and marketable title, or with respect to leasehold
interests the sole and exclusive lessee other than GDREC, to the Real Property
and of all rights, title and interests in and to all of the appurtenances
belonging or appertaining to the Real Property. On the Closing Date, the Real
Property shall be free and clear of all liens, defects of title, pledges,
security interests, conditional sales agreements, charges, easements, rights of
way, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and claims of any kind or nature
whatsoever, other than the Leases (as defined in Section 4.17) and easements,
rights of way, covenants and conditions identified in the Abstract (as defined
in Section 10.2) (collectively the "Encumbrances") provided, however, Buyer
acknowledges that a portion of the proceeds from the Purchase Price shall be
used to pay the Notes and real estate purchase contracts referred to on Schedule
4.2. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, Buyer shall
receive the Real Property free and clear of all Encumbrances.
4.3 Fixtures. All fixtures attached to all structures located on any
and all of the Real Property are or on the Closing Date will be free from all
liens and encumbrances, other than the Leases (as defined in Section 4.24) and
easements, rights of way, covenants and conditions identified in the Abstract
(as defined in Section 10.2), provided, however, Buyer acknowledges that a
portion of the proceeds from the Purchase Price shall be used to pay the Notes
and real estate purchase contracts referred to on Schedule 4.2. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, fixtures include plumbing, flagpoles, pumps,
shrubbery and outdoor statuary.
4.4 Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.4, there are no
pending, and Seller has no knowledge of any threatened, annexation, condemnation
or other proceeding, suit, action, claim, proceeding or litigation against or
affecting any part of the Real Property. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.4, no
actions, suits, claims or proceedings of any kind are pending or, to the best of
Seller's knowledge, threatened against Seller or the Real Property that,
individually or in the aggregate, could have an adverse effect on the Real
Property or the purchase and sale of the Real Property contemplated by this
Agreement, whether at law or in equity, or before or by any
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court or governmental, administrative or regulatory agency, authority or body or
before any arbitrator of any kind, and no investigations are being conducted or,
to the best of Seller's knowledge, threatened that could lead to any such
action, suit or proceeding. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.4, Seller is not
subject to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any federal, state or local
court, department, agency or instrumentality or of any arbitrator. Seller agrees
to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless from any suits, claims, damages or
liabilities relating to any action on Schedule 4.4.
4.5 No Conflict. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement are not contrary to the Articles of Organization or Operating
Agreement of Seller. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.5, the execution,
delivery or performance of this Agreement by Seller and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not (a) with the passage of
time, the giving of notice or otherwise, result in a violation or breach of, or
constitute a default under, any term or provision of any agreement, indenture,
mortgage, deed of trust, lease, instrument, contract or other restriction, to
which Seller is a party or by which any of the Real Property is bound, provided,
however, Buyer acknowledges that a portion of the proceeds from the Purchase
Price shall be used to pay the Notes and real estate purchase contracts referred
to on Schedule 4.5, which if not paid would result in acceleration of the
amounts owed under those Notes and contracts, (b) result in the creation of any
Encumbrance on any of the Real Property, (c) except as noted in the first
proviso above, result in an acceleration or termination of any note, loan or
security agreement or other agreement or instrument intended, as security for an
obligation of Seller, or (d) result in a violation of an order, judgment,
decree, rule, regulation, or law applicable to Seller. Seller shall remove any
restriction on performance of this Agreement as listed on Schedule 4.5 on or
before the Closing Date.
4.6 No Violation of Law, Order, Rule or Regulation. Neither the
execution by Seller of this Agreement nor the consummation of the purchase and
sale of the Real Property contemplated by this Agreement will result in a
violation of any applicable law, order, rule or regulation of any governmental
authority.
4.7 Improvement Liens or Special Assessments. Seller has not
received any notice and nor has any knowledge of any pending or threatened
improvement lien or special assessment to be made against any of the Real
Property by any governmental authority.
4.8 Taxes. Seller has timely filed (or has had timely filed on its,
behalf) or will timely file or cause to be timely filed all tax returns required
by applicable law to be filed before or as of the Closing Date. All such tax
returns and amendments thereto are or will be true, complete and correct. All
taxes due and payable by Seller, or otherwise arising from, imposed in
connection with, or applicable to the assets, operations and/or the business of
Seller, in respect to any period ending before or as of the Closing Date, have
been or will have been paid on or before the Closing Date, or, where payment is
not yet due, Seller has established, or will establish or cause to be
established on or before the Closing Date, an adequate accrual for the payment
of all taxes. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.8, no tax audits are pending or
being conducted with respect to the Seller. Seller has not received notice from
any taxing authority that it intends to audit Seller
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for any open year, nor is there any audit currently in progress other than as
set forth on Schedule 4.8. Seller has paid all taxes required to be paid to any
taxing authority that could in any way now or hereafter constitute a lien
against the Real Property or any part thereof (except for real property taxes
for the current year that are not currently due and payable to be prorated as
provided in Section 10.11 below), and Seller has not received any notice from
any taxing authority or governmental agency asserting that Seller has failed to
file or that Seller has filed improperly any foreign, federal, state or local
tax return or report pertaining to the Real Property (except with respect to
current real property taxes not yet delinquent) that now or hereafter could
constitute or result in a lien against the Real Property or any part thereof. No
action or proceeding is pending or, to the best of the Seller's knowledge,
threatened by a governmental agency or authority for the assessment or
collection of taxes against Seller or the Real Property.
4.9 No Options. Except for that certain right of first refusal
granted to Dubuque Racing Association ("DRA") under the Operating Agreement
between Seller and DRA dated February 22, 1993, as amended (the "DRA Operating
Agreement"), no person, firm, corporation or other entity of any kind has any
right of first refusal or similar right or option to acquire from Seller or use
the Real Property or any part thereof.
4.10 Compliance With Laws. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.10 and
except for environmental matters which are addressed in Section 4.22 hereof,
Seller is in substantial compliance with all statutes, laws, ordinances and
regulations applicable to Seller or the Real Property, and Seller has received
no notice that the present use of the Real Property violates any applicable
federal, state or local laws, zoning or building ordinances or codes, or health,
safety or fire ordinances, and the Real Property is zoned for the purposes for
which the Real Property currently is being used. Seller has not violated any
statute, law, ordinance or regulation applicable to Seller's use of the Real
Property that would (i) materially affect the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or (ii) materially adversely affect the ownership
or use of the Real Property by Buyer.
4.11 No Mechanic's or Materialman's Liens. No labor has been
performed on, and no material has been furnished for, the Real Property or any
part thereof, for which Seller has not heretofore fully paid, or for which a
mechanic's or materialman's lien or any other lien can be claimed by any person,
party or entity.
4.12 No Condemnation or Zoning Proceedings. Seller has no knowledge
of nor has it received notice of any pending or threatened condemnation or
zoning proceeding that would affect the use of the Real Property, nor has Seller
gained knowledge of or received notice of any pending or threatened special
assessment proceeding in relation to the Real Property or any part thereof.
4.13 Encumbrances. At the Closing, the Real Property will not be
encumbered by any obligation, written or oral, to pay or reimburse any party
claiming by or through Seller for the testing, analysis, engineering or
construction of improvements for the benefit of any of the Real Property or for
legal fees that Seller has incurred before the Closing. This representation and
warranty shall not create any liability on the part of Seller for, and Buyer
will hold Seller harmless
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from, the claims of any person resulting from the testing, analysis or
engineering studies undertaken by Buyer as part of its due diligence.
4.14 Not a Foreign Person. Seller is not, and Seller shall not be at
the time of the Closing, a foreign person as defined in Section 1445 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "IRC").
4.15 Payment of Fees, Costs and Expenses. At the Closing, all fees,
costs and expenses then due for permits required by a state or local government
entity that governs the Real Property shall have been fully paid by Seller. To
the extent any such fees, costs or expenses apply to periods of time after the
Closing Date and provided Buyer will receive the benefit thereof, such fees,
costs and/or expenses shall be prorated as provided in Section 11 below.
4.16 Licenses and Permits. Schedule 4.16 contains a list of all
licenses, permits, registrations and certificates obtained by Seller from
governmental agencies for the operation and ownership of any of the Real
Properties. Such licenses, permits, registrations and certificates constitute
all licenses, permits, registrations and certificates from governmental agencies
necessary for the operation of each of the Real Properties as now conducted by
Seller. No suspension, cancellation or termination of any of the licenses,
permits or certificates referred to in this Section 4.16 has been made or
threatened by any governmental authority to the effect that the operation of the
Real Properties fails to comply in any material respect with any law, rule,
regulation or ordinance or that any license, permit or certificate not listed on
Schedule 4.16 is necessary with respect to Seller's operation or ownership of
the Real Property.
4.17 Consents. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.17 (which consents
shall be obtained by Seller on or before Closing) and except for the consents
already obtained by Seller, (a) no consent, approval or agreement of any person,
entity, party, court or government is required to be obtained by Seller in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the performance
of the terms of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; (b) Seller's execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the performance by Seller of Seller's obligations under this
Agreement do not and will not require any registration with, consent or approval
of, notice to or any action by any person or governmental authority; and (c)
neither Seller nor Buyer is required to obtain any permit of any kind from any
regulatory or governmental authority in order to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Seller shall use its best efforts to obtain
before the Closing Date all requisite consents, approvals and agreements of
third parties, including, without limitation, governmental or other regulatory
agencies, foreign or domestic, required to be received by or on the part of the
Seller for the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of
its terms.
4.18 Brokerage and Finder's Fees. Except as set forth in Schedule
4.18, neither Seller nor anyone on Seller's behalf has any actual or potential
liability to any broker, finder or agent, and Seller has not agreed to pay any
brokerage fee, finder's fee or commission, with respect to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer
against all claims and liabilities asserted against Buyer, any of the Real
Property,
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or any combination of them, by any person acting or claiming to act as a broker
or finder on behalf of Seller.
4.19 Utilities Access. Water, sewer, electric, natural gas,
telephone and drainage facilities and all other utilities required for the
normal operation of each of the Real Properties as they are presently used are
installed in and to each of the Real Properties, are connected with valid
permits (except that the failure to hold such a permit that does not materially
adversely effect the Real Property shall not be a breach hereof) and are
adequate to service the Real Properties as presently operated and to permit
material compliance with all requirements of presently applicable laws, rules
and regulations.
4.20 Public Improvements. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.20, to
the best of Seller's knowledge, there are no current or proposed plans to widen,
modify or realign any street or highway and no existing, proposed or threatened
imminent domain proceedings, or private purchase in lieu of such proceedings,
that would effect any of the Real Property in any way whatsoever, and there are
no presently-planned public improvements that would or could result in the
creation of special assessment or a similar lien on any of the Real Property.
4.21 Adverse Agreements. Seller is not a party to any undisclosed
agreement or instrument or subject to any undisclosed charter or other
restriction or any undisclosed judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or
award that materially adversely effects or in the future could materially
adversely effect the operation of any of the Real Property or any other party
thereof.
4.22 Environmental Conditions. As of the date of this Agreement and
as of the Closing Date:
(a) Seller's activities on the Real Property materially comply
with all applicable Environmental Laws. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.22(a),
Seller has not received any communication (written or oral) from a governmental
authority that alleges that Seller or GDREC is not in full compliance with any
applicable Environmental Law.
(b) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.22(b), Seller has not
caused any Release or threatened Release of any Hazardous Material in, on, under
or from any of the Real Property and has not at any time before the date of this
Agreement and will not have at any time before the Closing conducted any
activity at or on any of the Real Property that has caused a release of any
Hazardous Material in, on, under or from any of the Real Property.
(c) Seller has not at any time before the date of this
Agreement and will not have at any time before the Closing, manufactured,
processed, treated, disposed of, or otherwise deposited, or generated in, on or
under any of the Real Property or at any other location any Hazardous Material.
To the best of Seller's knowledge, none of the Real Property contains any
underground storage tank.
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(d) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.22(d), no judicial or
administrative enforcement action, proceeding, suit, arbitration, claim, order,
directive, notice of inspection, notice of abatement, notice of noncompliance,
or investigation by any governmental authority pursuant to any applicable
environmental law or relating to the presence, Release or threatened Release of
any Hazardous Material or the alleged or actual violation of any Environmental
Law (together, "Claim") has been made, or is pending or, to the best of Seller's
knowledge, has been threatened against Seller with respect to the Real Property
or Seller's operations thereon by any governmental authority pursuant to any
applicable Environmental Law.
(e) Seller has not granted or allowed access to or use of any
part of the Real Property owned by Seller to any individual or entity to conduct
any activity that has caused or threatens to cause the Release of any Hazardous
Material on any of the Real Property.
(f) There is no existing restriction on the ownership,
occupancy or use of the Real Property in connection with any Environmental Law
or any Release, threatened Release or disposal of a Hazardous Material.
(g) True and correct copies of all environmental audits,
reports, test results and studies in the possession of Seller and inspection
reports from any applicable regulatory authority which concern the Real Property
have been delivered to Buyer.
Except as provided above, Seller makes no representation or warranty
regarding the compliance of the Real Property with any applicable Environmental
Laws or with respect to the environmental condition or status of the Real
Property. Seller makes no representation or warranty regarding the activities,
operations or use by any predecessor of Seller of the Real Property. In addition
to any indemnification obligation under Section 15.2. for the eighteen (18)
month period commencing the Closing Date, Seller shall indemnify Buyer for any
out of pocket costs or expenses actually incurred by Buyer during such eighteen
(18) month period with respect to any third party environmental Claim to the
extent the event giving rise to the Claim occurred prior to the Closing Date and
to the extent that Buyer has not received contribution, indemnification or other
payment therefor from another party. The Buyer's right to indemnification under
this Section 4.22 shall be limited as follows: (i) the obligation to indemnify
from environmental Claims includes only indemnification for third party Claims
for remediation arising from actual orders received from the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources or the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, and (ii)
except for breaches of representations contained in this Section 4.22 regarding
Seller's activities, the obligation to indemnify for environmental Claims does
not include Claims arising from property leased from the City of Dubuque, Iowa
nor Claims arising from the lot on which the Ice Harbor Mall is located. Buyer
shall not be entitled to make a Claim for indemnification against Seller
pursuant to this Section 4.22 unless such individual third party environmental
Claim, together with all other environmental Claims, exceeds $200,000.00 (in
which case all such Claims will be paid); provided, however, in no event shall
the aggregate of Claims under this Section 4.22 plus the indemnifiable Damages
under Section 15.2, exceed $3,000,000.00. Any indemnification obligation of
Seller pursuant to this Section 4.22 shall be applied and offset against the
Preferred Membership Interests set forth in Section 3.1 of the Asset Purchase
Agreement (as defined below in Section 7.3).
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For purposes of this Section 4.22 the following terms shall the meanings
set forth below:
"Environmental Laws" means any and all federal, state and/or local
laws, regulations and legal requirements that exist on the Closing Date
pertaining to (i) the protection of health, safety and the indoor and outdoor
environment, (ii) the conservation, management or use of natural resources and
wildlife, (iii) the protection or use of surface water and groundwater, (iv) the
management, manufacture, possession, presence, use, generation, transportation,
treatment, storage, disposal, Release, threatened Release, abatement, removal,
remediation or handling of, or exposure to, any Hazardous Material or (v)
pollution (including, without limitation, any Release to air, land, surface
water and groundwater), and includes, without limitation, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by
the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.;
the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, 42
U.S.C. 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the
Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as
amended, 41 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15
U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. App.
1801 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29
U.S.C. 651 et seq.; the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.; the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11001 et
seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.;
the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300(f) et seq.; any
similar, implementing or successor law to any of the foregoing and any
amendment, rule, regulation, order or directive issued thereunder.
"Hazardous Material" means any substance, chemical, compound,
product, solid gas, liquid, waste, byproduct, pollutant, contaminant or material
that is hazardous or toxic, and includes, without limitation, (i) asbestos,
polycholorinated biphenyls and petroleum; and (ii) any such material classified
or regulated as "hazardous" or "toxic" or as a "contaminant" or "pollutant"
under the laws of the State of Iowa or any Environmental Law.
"Release" means any soiling, migrating, seeping, leaking, pumping,
pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping
or disposing of any Hazardous Material into the indoor or outdoor environment,
including, without limitation, the abandonment or discarding of barrels, drums,
containers, tanks and other receptacles containing or previously containing any
Hazardous Material.
4.23 Accuracy of Information. No statements, representations and
warranties made by Seller in this Agreement and in the schedules and exhibits
attached hereto contain any untrue statement of material fact or omitted any
material facts necessary to make the statements or facts contained therein not
materially misleading, and all lists contained in the schedules attached hereto
are materially complete and correct. None of the information supplied or to be
supplied on or before the Closing Date by or on behalf of Seller to Buyer in
connection with this
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Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the negotiations leading up
to the execution and delivery of this Agreement did contain or will contain, at
the respective times when such information was or is delivered, any untrue
statement of a material fact, or omitted or will omit to state any material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements
contained therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading. If at any time after delivery but before the Closing, Seller
becomes aware that any such information has become untrue or misleading, in any
material respect, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of such
occurrence.
4.24 Leases. (a) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.24 ("Leases"),
Seller has not entered into any and there are no leases relating to any portion
of the Real Property and no person, other than the tenants under the Leases
("Tenants"), has any right of possession to the Real Property or any part
thereof, (b) except as set forth in the Leases, no rent concessions to Tenants
are currently in effect, no rent has been paid more than thirty (30) days in
advance by any Tenant, and no Tenant has any claim against Seller for any
security deposit or other deposits; (c) no Lease grants any Tenant any right to
purchase all or any portion of the Real Property; (d) except for oral leases,
each of the Leases has been validly executed by Seller; (e) Seller has not given
any Tenant under any Lease a notice of default under such applicable Lease nor
any notice of the occurrence of any event that with the passage of time or the
giving of notice or both could become an event of default under such Lease; (f)
to Seller's knowledge, no default or breach exists on the part of any Tenant
under any Lease, nor has there been any occurrence or omission which, with the
giving of notice or the passage of time or both, could constitute such a
default; (g) to Seller's knowledge, there do not exist any set-offs, defenses or
claims in favor of any Tenant under a Lease and no such claims have been
asserted, with the result that each Tenant is fully obligated to pay, and is
paying, the rent and other charges due thereunder, and is fully obligated to
perform, and is performing, all other obligations of such Tenant under such
Lease; (h) Seller as landlord has fully completed all construction obligations
and all tenant improvements specified in the Leases to be the responsibility of
the landlord thereunder; and (i) Seller has not received any notice of any
default or breach on the part of the landlord under any of the Leases, nor does
there exist any default or breach on the part of the landlord under any of the
Leases.
4.25 Adverse Facts and Circumstances. Except as set forth on
Schedule 4.25 and except for facts and circumstances with respect to legislative
or regulatory actions or with respect to environmental matters, upon which Buyer
has conducted and relied, or will conduct and rely, upon its own due diligence,
Seller does not know of any fact or circumstance that is reasonably likely to
have any material adverse effect on (i) the business of Seller, (ii) the
condition, financial or otherwise, or prospects of Seller, (iii) any of the Real
Property or Seller's right, title and interest thereto, or (iv) Seller's ability
to transfer the Real Property on the Closing Date to Buyer free and clear of all
Encumbrances of any kind.
4.26 Approval of Agreement by Members. This Agreement and each of
the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly approved by Seller's members
at a meeting duly held by Seller prior to the date of this Agreement.
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4.27 Maintenance of Insurance. Seller carries insurance (including
self insurance) in such amounts and covering such risks as set forth on Schedule
4.27. Seller is not in default under any of such policies or binders, nor has
Seller failed to give any notice or to present any claim under any such policy
or binder in a due and timely fashion, except where such failure to comply
therewith would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on
the Real Property, which insurance is adequate for the ownership and use of the
Real Property and consistent with insurance customarily maintained for similar
properties. Schedule 4.27 contains a complete and accurate list in all material
respects of all policies or binders of fire, liability, title and other forms of
insurance (showing as to each policy or binder the carrier, policy number,
coverage limits, expiration dates, annual premiums and a general description of
the type of coverage provided) maintained by Seller with respect to the Real
Property, all of which policies and binders are in fill force and effect on the
Closing Date. All of such policies and binders are sufficient in all material
respects to comply with the terms of all agreements or contracts to which Seller
is a party or with respect to which the Real Property is bound. There are no
outstanding unpaid claims under any such policies or binders.
4.29 No Employees. Seller has no employees, has had no employees
during the last twelve (12) months and is not a party to any collective
bargaining agreement.
5. Representations and Warranties of Buyer. Buyer hereby represents and
warrants to Seller as follows, each of which is true and accurate on the date of
this Agreement and as of the Closing Date. The following representations and
warranties of Buyer shall survive the Closing for a period of eighteen (18)
months.
5.1 Organization, Standing and Authority of Buyer. Buyer is a
limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer has the power to execute and
deliver this Agreement and has taken all action required by law for such
execution and delivery. This Agreement is a valid and legally binding agreement
of Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms except to the extent that
enforcement thereof may be limited by (a) bankruptcy, reorganization,
moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws now or hereafter in effect
relating to creditors' rights generally and (b) general principles of equity
(regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding at law or in
equity). Except as set forth on Schedule 5.1, there are no contractual or other
limitations on Buyer's power to enter into this Agreement or to consummate any
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.2 No Conflict. The execution, delivery, performance and
consummation of this Agreement by Buyer will not (a) conflict with the Articles
of Organization and Operating Agreement of Buyer, and (b) except as set forth on
Schedule 5.2, (i) with the passage of time, the giving of notice or otherwise,
result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default under, any term or
provision of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, instrument,
contract, agreement or other restriction to which Buyer is a party or to which
any of Buyer's property is subject, (ii) result in the creation of any lien or
other charge on any of the assets of Buyer, (iii) result in an acceleration or
termination of any loan or security interest agreement or similar
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agreement or instrument to which Buyer is a party or (iv) result in a violation
of any order, judgment, decree, rule, regulation or law applicable to Buyer.
5.3 Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.3, no actions,
suits or proceedings of any kind are pending, or to the best of Buyer's
knowledge, threatened, against Buyer that, individually or in the aggregate,
could have an adverse effect on the purchase and sale of the Real Property
contemplated by this Agreement, whether at law or in equity, or before or by any
court or governmental agency, authority or body or before any arbitrator of any
kind.
5.4 No Violation of Law, Order, Rule or Regulation. Neither the
execution by Buyer of this Agreement nor the consummation of the purchase and
sale of the Real Property contemplated by this Agreement will result in a
violation of any applicable law, order, rule or regulation of any governmental
authority.
5.5 Consents. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.5 (a) no consent,
approval or agreement of any person, entity, party, court or government is
required to be obtained by Buyer or the members of Buyer in connection with the
execution and delivery of this Agreement or the performance of terms of this
Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement; (b) Buyer's execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance by Buyer of Buyer's obligations under this Agreement do not and will
not require any registration with, consent or approval of, notice to or any
action by any person or governmental authority; and (c) neither Buyer nor Seller
is required to obtain any permit of any kind from any regulatory or governmental
authority in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
5.6 Brokerage and Finder's Fees. Except as set forth on Schedule
5.6, neither Buyer nor anyone on Buyer's behalf has any actual or potential
liability to any broker, finder or agent, and Buyer has not agreed to pay any
brokerage fee, finder's fee or commission, with respect to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller
against all claims and liabilities asserted against Seller by any person acting
or claiming to act as a broker or finder on behalf of Buyer.
5.7 Accuracy of Information. The statements, representations and
warranties made ,by Buyer in this Agreement are true. To the best of Buyer's
knowledge, none of the information supplied or to be supplied on or before the
Closing Date by or on behalf of Buyer to Seller in connection with this
Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the negotiations leading up
to the execution and delivery of this Agreement did contain or will contain, at
the respective times when such information was or is delivered, any untrue
statement of material fact, omitted or will omit to state any material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements
contained therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading. If at any time after delivery but before the Closing, Buyer
becomes aware that any such information has become untrue and misleading, and
any material respect, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing of such
occurrence.
6. Covenants of Seller. Seller hereby covenants and agrees to all of the
following:
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(a) No Encumbrances. Except for the encumbrances currently present
on the Real Property as set forth on Schedule 6.1, Seller shall not cause title
to the Real Property to become encumbered after the date of this Agreement.
Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing, Seller shall not mortgage,
pledge or subject to any lien, charge or encumbrance of any kind any of the Real
Property, exclusive of liens arising in the ordinary course of business as to
which there is no known default; and Seller shall not permit any of the Real
Property to be subject to any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent)
except liabilities and obligations incurred in accordance herewith.
(b) Maintenance. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing,
Seller shall maintain the Real Property in its present repair, order and
condition (reasonable wear and use excepted).
(c) Dumping; Removal. Seller shall permit no dumping of any material
on any of the Real Property and in the event that on or before the Closing Date
any dumping occurs on any of the Real Property, with or without Seller's
permission, Seller immediately upon being notified or otherwise becoming aware
that such dumping has occurred on any of the Real Property shall remove
therefore all materials dumped thereon.
(d) Insurance. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing,
Seller, at Seller's sole expense, shall keep all of the Real Property fully
insured on a basis presently maintained by Seller.
(e) Payment of Taxes. On or before the Closing Date, Seller shall
have paid all taxes required to be paid to any taxing authority that could in
any way on the Closing Date or thereafter constitute a lien against the Real
Property or any part thereof (except for real property taxes for the current
year that are not currently due and payable on the Closing Date which shall be
prorated as provided in Section 10.11 below).
(f) Compliance with Law. Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing, Seller shall materially comply with all laws applicable to the use of
any of the Real Property or to the conduct of the respective businesses
conducted with relation to the Real Property.
(g) Fees for Permits, Etc. Before the Closing, Seller shall pay all
fees, costs and expenses then due for permits required by a state or local
government entity that governs the Real Property.
(h) No Disruption. Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing, Seller shall not, and shall not agree to, take, cause to be taken or,
to the extent reasonably within Seller's control, permit or suffer to be taken,
any action that would cause or tend to cause the purchase and sale of the Real
Property contemplated by this Agreement not to be fulfilled.
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6.1 Pre-Closing Assistance. Before the Closing Date, at the request
of Buyer, Seller shall use its best efforts to provide reasonably requested
information to Buyer for the purpose of assisting Buyer in obtaining Buyer's
financing, provided, however, that Seller shall have no liability whatsoever for
or associated with such financing other than with respect to any written
information of Seller (related to Seller's current operations and not related to
any proposed or projected operations of Buyer) furnished to Buyer in connection
with such financing. Prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall cause its Manager
to be available at such time reasonably requested by Buyer to provide
information in the preparation of any documentation and any road show
presentations related to the Buyer's financing. Buyer's accountants, at Seller's
cost and expense, shall prepare audited financial statements for Seller's 1998
fiscal year. Buyer shall be responsible for brining the Seller's 1996 and 1997
audited financial statements in compliance with Regulation S-X as promulgated by
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless Seller and any representative or agent of Seller from any liability,
claim, expense or cost associated with assisting Buyer in obtaining Buyer's
financing, provided, however, that such indemnity shall not apply to the extent
such liability, claim, cost or expense (i) relates to any written information of
Seller (related to Seller's current operations and not related to any proposed
or projected operations of Buyer) furnished to Buyer in connection with such
financing; and (ii) arises out of or results from any malfeasance, fraud,
willful misconduct or gross negligence of Seller or any of Seller's
representatives or agents.
7. Conditions Precedent to Closing of Buyer and Seller. The obligations of
Buyer and Seller under this Agreement are subject to full satisfaction of the
following conditions at or before the Closing Date; provided, however, that
satisfaction of any of the following conditions may be waived by the mutual
written agreement of Buyer and Seller.
7.1 Threatened or Pending Litigation. Other than set forth on
Schedule 4.3, no suit, action or other proceeding shall be threatened or pending
before any court or governmental agency seeking to restrain or prohibit or to
obtain damages or other relief in connection with this Agreement or the
consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby.
7.2 Execution and Delivery. All Schedules, Exhibits and other
documents to be signed and delivered at or before the Closing by each party
hereto.
7.3 Related Transaction. The consummation of that certain Asset
Purchase and Sale Agreement between Buyer and GDREC, dated the _____ day of
January, 1999 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"), a related transaction, and the
simultaneous closing of said asset sale.
8. Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. Buyer's obligations under
this Agreement to close the purchase and sale of the Real Property are subject
to the satisfaction of all of the following conditions at or before the Closing
Date; provided, however, that satisfaction of any of the following conditions
may be waived Buyer.
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8.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as if made at and as of the Closing Date.
8.2 Seller's Performance. On the Closing Date, all of the covenants,
conditions, agreements, requirements and obligations of Seller contained in this
Agreement and required to be performed before the Closing by Seller shall have
been duly performed, and Seller shall have materially complied with all terms
and conditions applicable to Seller under this Agreement.
8.3 Adverse Changes. Since January 1, 1999, there shall have
occurred no material loss, damage or destruction to any of the Real Property or
any other event that materially adversely affects or threatens to materially
adversely affect the ability of Buyer to use the Real Property in the manner
presently used by the Seller.
8.4 Opinion of Counsel for Seller. Buyer shall have received from
Seller's counsel an opinion (the "Seller's Opinion"), dated the Closing Date, in
form and substance satisfactory to Buyer and its respective counsel, that:
(a) Seller is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Iowa, and Seller has the power and
authority to (i) consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
(ii) execute and deliver this Agreement and any other agreements, documents,
instruments and certificates required to be delivered by Seller thereby and
perform its duties and obligations required to be performed thereunder; and
(iii) own and use the Real Property as presently conducted.
(b) This Agreement is a valid and legally binding agreement of
Seller and on the Closing Date will be enforceable against Seller in accordance
with its terms except to the extent that enforcement thereof may be limited by
(a) bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar
laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights generally and (b)
general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered
in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.4 of the Real Property
Purchase and Sale Agreement, such counsel does not know of any suit, action,
arbitration, legal, administrative or other proceeding or governmental
investigation pending or threatened against or affecting Seller seeking to
enjoin the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or if
which determined adversely to Seller would have a material adverse effect on
Seller or the Real Property.
(d) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.5 of the Real Property
Purchase and Sale Agreement, to the knowledge of such counsel, neither the
execution nor the delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will constitute a default, or any
event that would with notice or lapse of time, or both, constitute a default,
under, or violation or breach of (i) Seller's Articles of Organization,
Operating Agreement
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or any indenture, license, permit, lease, franchise, mortgage instrument or
other material agreement to which Seller is a party or by which Seller or
Seller's properties may be bound, of which such counsel is aware; (ii) any
existing federal or Iowa constitution, statute, regulation or law to which
Seller or the Real Property are subject; or (iii) any existing judicial
administrative decree, writ, judgment or order to which Seller or the Real
Property is subject.
(e) To the knowledge of such counsel, except for the approval
of the members of Seller and except as set forth on Schedule 4.17, no consent,
approval, waiver, license or authorization by any person, entity or governmental
authority under any federal or Iowa statute or regulation is required in
connection with the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this
Agreement, or any other agreements, documents, instruments and certificates.
required to be delivered by Seller thereby.
8.5 Officer's Certificate. Buyer shall have received a certificate
from Seller, dated as of the Closing Date and executed by the Chief Operating
Officer of Seller to the effect that (a) all of the conditions contained in
Sections 7 and 8 have been satisfied; (b) all of the representations and
warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement are true and accurate as of the
Closing Date; and (c) all of the covenants and agreements of Seller contained in
this Agreement and required to be performed before the Closing have been
performed and Seller is not in breach or default of any of Seller's obligations
or representations or warranties contained in this Agreement.
8.6 Abstract of Title. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer
a written abstract of title to the Real Property.
8.7 Title Matters. All title matters shall have been satisfied in
accordance with Section 10.4 and, other than the payment of the title insurance
premium by Buyer, Chicago Title Company shall be irrevocably committed to issue
the Title Policies pursuant to Section 10.5.
8.8 Material Limitation. No statute, rule, regulation, executive
order or final decree or preliminary or permanent injunction shall been enacted,
entered or promulgated that would (a) impose any material limitation on the
ability of Buyer to exercise full rights of ownership with respect to any of the
Real Property; or (b) impose any new or increased fee or tax applicable to the
Real Property.
8.9 Consents. All material notices, consents, approvals and
authorizations to and from any governmental authority or other person or entity
necessary to permit Seller to transfer the Real Property to Buyer in the manner
contemplated by this Agreement and to permit Buyer to own and operate the Real
Property as presently conducted after the Closing Date, shall have been
obtained.
9. Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. Seller's obligations
under this Agreement to close the purchase and sale of the Real Property are
subject to the satisfaction of all of the following conditions at or before the
Closing Date; provided, however, the satisfaction of any of the following
conditions may be waived by the Seller.
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9.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. All representations
and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in
all material respects as if made at and as of the Closing Date.
9.2 Buyer's Performance. On the Closing Date, all of the covenants,
conditions, agreements, requirements and obligations of Buyer contained in this
Agreement and required to be performed before the Closing by Buyer shall have
been performed, and Buyer shall have materially complied with all terms or
conditions of this Agreement applicable to Buyer.
9.3 Opinion of Counsel for Buyer. Seller shall have received from
Buyer's counsel an opinion, dated the Closing Date, in form and substance
satisfactory to Seller and its respective counsel, that:
(a) Buyer is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and Buyer has the power and
authority to (i) consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
(ii) execute and deliver this Agreement and any other agreements, documents,
instruments and certificates required to be delivered by Buyer thereby and
perform its duties and obligations required to be performed thereunder; and
(iii) own and use the Real Property as presently conducted.
(b) This Agreement is a valid and legally binding agreement of
Buyer and on the Closing Date will be enforceable against Buyer in accordance
with its terms except to the extent that enforcement thereof may be limited by
(a) bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar
laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights generally and (b)
general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered
in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) Such counsel does not know of any suit, action,
arbitration, legal, administrative or other proceeding or governmental
investigation pending or threatened against or affecting Buyer seeking to enjoin
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or if which
determined adversely to Buyer would have a materially adverse effect on Buyer.
(d) To the knowledge of such counsel, neither the execution
nor the delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement will constitute a default, or any event that
would with notice or lapse of time, or both, constitute a default, under, or
violation or breach of: (i) Buyer's Articles of Organization, Operating
Agreement or any indenture, license, permit, lease, franchise, mortgage
instrument or other material agreement to which Buyer is a party or by which
Buyer or Buyer's properties may be bound, of which such counsel is aware; (ii)
any existing federal or state constitution, statute, regulation or law to which
Buyer is subject; or (iii) any existing judicial or administrative decree, writ,
judgment or order to which Buyer is subject.
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(e) To the knowledge of such counsel, no consent, approval,
waiver, license or authorization by any person, entity or governmental authority
under any statute or regulations required in connection with the execution,
delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement any other agreements,
documents, instruments and certificates required to be delivered by Buyer
thereby.
9.4 Litigation. On the Effective Date, (i) Buyer shall have executed
and delivered to Seller, and shall have caused Cambridge Iowa Gaming Company,
L.L.C. to have executed and delivered to Seller, a complete release of Seller,
GDREC, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, and all representatives and agents of Seller from any
litigation and any claims related to the February, 1998 proposed sales
transaction between Seller and Buyer (the "Release"), (ii) Buyer shall have
executed and delivered to Seller a Stand Still Agreement pursuant to which Buyer
shall agree not to continue or to commence prosecuting the foregoing litigation
until the earlier to occur of (x) the termination of this Agreement, or (y) July
15, 1999, and (iii) Buyer shall have paid to Seller in escrow all of Seller's
and Xxxxx'x legal costs and expenses associated with the litigation regarding
this matter in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 (the "Litigation Expenses").
The Release and the Litigation Expenses shall be held in escrow in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Escrow Agreement. The Release and the
Litigation Expenses shall be released from the Escrow and delivered to Seller
(i) upon Closing; (ii) in the event of Buyer's breach of any provision of this
Agreement resulting in termination of this Agreement, (iii) in the event that
Buyer is unable to obtain financing to close the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement by July 15, 1999 resulting in termination of this Agreement, or
(iv) in the event that Buyer fails to file its license application by February
1, 1999 or fails to receive a license from the IRGC by July 15, 1998, resulting
in termination of this Agreement.
9.5 Officer's Certificate. Seller shall have received a Certificate
from Buyer, dated as of the Closing Date, and executed by an officer of Buyer,
to the effect that (a) all of the conditions contained in Section 7 and 9 have
been satisfied; (b) all of the representations and warranties of Buyer contained
in this Agreement are true and accurate as of the Closing Date; and (c) all of
the covenants and agreements of Buyer contained in this Agreement and required
to be performed before the Closing have been performed, and Buyer is not in
breach or default of any of Buyer's obligations, representations or warranties
contained in this Agreement.
9.6 Consents. All material notices, consents, approvals,
authorizations and waivers to or from any governmental authority or other person
or entity necessary to permit Seller to transfer all of the Real Property to
Buyer in the manner contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained.
10. Closing and Title Matters.
10.1 Closing. Provided that all of the conditions to the close of
the transaction contemplated by this Agreement as set forth in Sections 7, 8 and
9 have been satisfied, the transaction shall close on the date selected by Buyer
that is at least three (3) but no more than thirty (30) business days after all
conditions contained in Sections 7, 8 and 9 are satisfied or
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waived, but in no event later than July 15, 1999 (the "Closing Date"). Buyer
shall give Seller written notice specifying the Closing Date not less than five
(5) business days prior thereto.
10.2 Seller's Deliveries. On or before the Closing Date, Seller
shall deliver the following:
(a) A General Warranty Deed or Deeds (the "Deed") executed by
Seller, which conveys title to the Portside Facility and the HCI Parking Lots.
(b) Written abstracts of title to the Real Property (the
"Abstract");
(c) All such other documents properly executed by Seller, as
appropriate, as may be necessary and desirable in the
reasonable review of Buyer to effect all of the intent
and purposes of this Agreement in relation to the Real
Property, including, but not limited to, assignments of
leases and subleases, assignments of agreements and any
other documents necessary to transfer all or any portion
of the Real Property, each of which documents and
assignments shall be in form reasonably acceptable to
Buyer and Buyer's legal counsel (the "Miscellaneous
Documents");
(d) A Real Estate Transfer -- Declaration of Value in the
form required by Iowa law from Seller;
(e) A Real Estate Transfer -- Groundwater Hazard Statement
(DNR form - September 1991) in the form required by Iowa
law from Seller;
(f) Information regarding Seller, as indicated in Treasury
Regulation Section 1.6045-4(h), to comply with the
information reporting provisions of Section 6045 of the
IRC and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder;
(c) The opinion of counsel for Seller;
(d) All of such other documents properly executed by Seller
pertaining to the Real Property as necessary to effect all of the intents and
purposes of this Agreement in relation to the Real Property;
(e) A Non-Foreign Seller Affidavit (the "FIRPTA Affidavit")
from Seller, stating (i) that Seller is not a nonresident alien for the purposes
of United States income taxation, a foreign corporation, a foreign partnership,
a foreign trust or a foreign estate (ii) what the United States taxpayer
identification number of Seller is and (iii) such other information as may be
required by regulations promulgated pursuant to the Foreign Investment in Real
Property Tax Act.; and
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(f) The Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by
Seller.
10.3 Buyer's Deliveries. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall
deliver:
(a) The Purchase Price;
(b) The Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by
Buyer; and
(c) The opinion of counsel for Buyer.
10.4 Unacceptable Title Matters; Disapproved Title Matters. Not
later than the date thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement, Seller
will deliver the Abstract to Buyer. Buyer and Chicago Title Insurance Company
shall have the opportunity to review the Abstract and all documents described
therein. Within fifteen (15) days after the date Buyer and Chicago Title
Insurance Company receive the Abstract, Buyer shall have the right to object in
writing to any item contained in the Abstract deemed by Buyer or Chicago Title
Insurance Company to be unacceptable (an "Unacceptable Title Matter"). Upon
Buyer's making of such an objection to an Unacceptable Title Matter, such
Unacceptable Title Matter shall be deemed to have been disapproved by Buyer
("Disapproved Title Matter,"). Disapproved Title Matters shall be deemed to
include all of the following: any lien, security interest, mortgage, deed of
trust, long term sales contract or similar encumbrance on the Real Property and
any right to the Real Property of any person in possession of the Real Property
other than persons allowed to use any of the Real Property pursuant to any of
the Leases, subleases or agreements of Seller. The Real Property shall be
conveyed by Seller to Buyer subject to the Leases. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Buyer shall not have the right to object to any of the following: (i)
municipal and zoning ordinances; (ii) recorded building and use restrictions and
covenants (provided Buyer's use of the Property as presently being used is not
prevented or restricted); (iii) recorded easements for public utilities serving
the Real Property; and (iv) general real estate taxes not yet due and payable.
Buyer's failure to make an objection to an Unacceptable Title Matter shall be
deemed to be Buyer's approval of that Unacceptable Title Matter and shall
constitute Buyer's agreement that the Real Property shall be conveyed by Seller
to Buyer subject to that Unacceptable Title Matter. Seller shall have fifteen
(15) days within which either to discharge at Seller's sole cost and expense a
Disapproved Title Matter from the record title of the Real Property or to agree
in writing that such discharge shall occur at Seller's sole cost and expense
before the Closing Date. Seller's discharge of such Disapproved Title Matter
from the record title of the Real Property or Seller's agreeing in writing that
such discharge shall occur at Seller's sole cost and expense before the Closing
Date shall constitute an express condition precedent to the performance of
Buyer's obligations under this Agreement. If within such fifteen (15) days
Seller cannot or will not discharge any Disapproved Title Matter from the record
title of the Real Property or does not agree in writing that such discharge
shall occur at Seller's sole cost and expense before the Closing Date, then
Buyer may either (a) waive such Disapproved Title Matter and consummate
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the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or
(b) terminate this Agreement. If Seller within such fifteen (15) days agrees in
writing that such discharge shall occur at Seller's sole cost and expense before
the Closing Date but Seller nevertheless fails to cause such discharge on or
before the Closing Date, then, notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, Buyer may terminate this Agreement.
10.5 Title Insurance. Within three (3) days after receipt of the
Abstract, Buyer will order for its approval title commitments (the "Title
Commitments") for all the Real Property from Chicago Title Insurance Company
(National Office -- LA and Minneapolis, MN) (the "Title Company"). Buyer will be
responsible for the costs and expenses of these Title Commitments but not for
the title abstracts upon which said Title Commitments will be based. At the
Closing, the Title Company shall issue to Buyer title insurance policies ("Title
Policies") for each of the Real Property insuring Buyer in the aggregate in an
amount of not less than the Purchase Price that title to the Real Property is
vested in Buyer on the Closing Date, subject only to covenants, conditions and
restrictions, if any, and any other matters of record appearing in the Title
Commitments that Buyer has approved ("Permitted Title Exceptions"). Buyer shall
be liable for and shall pay for the entire costs of such policy and any
endorsements thereto.
10.6 Charges to Seller. On or before the Closing Date, Seller shall
pay the following:
(a) The cost of updating the Abstract;
(b) The tax on the transfer of real property provided for in
applicable Iowa law;
(c) Any and all other real property taxes prorated to the
Closing Date that result from or otherwise are related to the purchase and sale
of the Real Property contemplated by this Agreement;
(d) All other taxes, if any, for the fiscal year then pending
in relation to the Real Property, which taxes shall be prorated between Seller
and Buyer as of the Closing Date; and
(e) All other charges allocated to Seller pursuant to this
Agreement and other normal seller closing costs, if any, as reasonably
determined in accordance with custom in Dubuque County, Iowa.
10.7 Charges to Buyer. At or before the Closing, Buyer shall pay the
following:
(a) The cost of the title insurance requested by Buyer;
(b) The cost of recording the Deeds and any other documents
to be recorded in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement;
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(c) All taxes, if any, for the fiscal year then pending in
relation to the Real Property, which taxes shall be prorated between Seller and
Buyer as of the Closing Date; and
(d) All other charges allocated to Buyer pursuant to this
Agreement and other normal Buyer closing costs, if any, as reasonably determined
in accordance with custom in Dubuque County, Iowa.
10.8 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. Buyer's
obligations under this Agreement to close the purchase and sale of the Real
Property are subject to all of the terms and provisions of Sections 7 and 8.
10.9 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. Seller's
obligations under this Agreement to close the purchase and sale of the Real
Property are subject to all of the terms and provisions of Section 7 and 9.
10.10 Obligations at the Closing. At the Closing, the parties shall:
(a) Cause the Deed and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement
(or a separate assignment of leases, if any) to be recorded in the office of the
County Recorder of Dubuque County, Iowa, and upon such recordation the
beneficial ownership and the risk of loss of the Real Property shall pass from
Seller to Buyer;
(b) Deliver to Buyer those documents set forth in Section 10.2
and other instruments conveying title to the Real Property to Buyer; and
(c) Deliver to Seller the Purchase Price and those documents
set forth in Section 10.3.
10.11 Prorations. The following matters and items shall be
apportioned between the parties hereto or, where applicable, credited in total
to a particular party hereto, as of the Closing Date.
(a) Taxes, including, without limitation, real estate,
personal property, business, and occupation taxes, if any (based on the most
current available information), and water and sewer charges shall be prorated as
of the Closing Date, or charged on the basis of applicable governmental records,
and shall be readjusted when the actual bills are available, if necessary.
(b) Telephone and telex contracts and contracts for the supply
of heat, steam, electric power, gas, lighting and any other utility service
shall be prorated as of the Closing Date. All deposits, if any, made by Seller
as security under any such public service contract shall be credited to Seller
if the same remain on deposit for the benefit of Buyer. Where possible, cut-off
meter readings shall be secured for all utilities as of the Closing Date.
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(c) Any amount paid or payable under any lease or option
agreement and any accrued rental and any percentage rental under all leases
shall be prorated as and when collected. All security deposits held by Seller
shall be transferred to Buyer, and all obligations with respect to such security
deposits shall be assumed by Buyer on the Closing Date.
(d) Fees paid or payable for transferable licenses shall be
prorated as of the Closing Date.
(e) With respect to the Real Property, Seller's insurance
shall be canceled on the Closing Date, and Seller shall retain all prepaid
premiums. Buyer shall arrange for immediate effectiveness of Buyer's own
insurance coverage as of the Closing Date.
(f) On the Closing Date, such other items shall be prorated as
are provided for in this Agreement or as are normally prorated and adjusted in
the sale of real property, including, without limitation, all deposits and
prepaid items that inure to the benefit of Buyer (including, but not limited to,
prepaid insurance) and the interest on the Assumed Obligations and on any other
obligations being assumed by Buyer hereunder as of the Closing Date.
In making apportionments, all rents and similar items shall be prorated on the
basis of the number of days of occupancy before and after the time set for such
adjustments to be made, and all prepaid taxes, charges and impositions shall be
prorated on the basis of the number of days of the applicable tax year, or on
the basis of unit costs or, if this is not practicable, on the basis of the
number of days before and after that time.
11. Closing Documents. As soon as practicable after the date of this
Agreement, Seller shall prepare and submit to Buyer for Buyer's reasonable
approval the form of the documents to be delivered on the Closing Date. On the
Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Buyer all final title transfer instruments
and documents required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement to occur on the Closing Date on behalf of Seller, and Buyer shall
deliver all final assumption or other agreements or documents required to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to occur on the
Closing Date on behalf of Buyer. All instruments required to be recorded shall
be in recordable form at the time of delivery by Seller or Buyer, as the case
may be.
11.1 Further Assurances. At any time and from time to time after the
Closing Date at the request of Buyer and for no additional consideration, Seller
shall execute and deliver such further instruments of transfer and assignment
and take such other actions as Buyer reasonably may require to more effectively
transfer and assign to and vest in Buyer all of the interests in the Real
Property.
12. Risk of Loss of Real Property. Between the date of this Agreement and
the Closing Date, Seller assumes all risk of destruction, loss or damage to the
Real Property due to any casualty. If any of the Real Property is damaged by any
casualty, Buyer and Seller shall have the following rights and obligations:
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(a) If the damage is not substantial (as hereinafter defined), Buyer
shall take title to the Real Property without abatement of the Purchase Price
and be entitled to receive the insurance proceeds arising out of such damage, to
the extent Seller has not theretofore used such proceeds to repair such damage
without the approval of Buyer. On the Closing Date, if Seller has not repaired
such damage, Seller shall execute whatever instruments are necessary to enable
Buyer to receive the insurance proceeds arising from such damage. If the
insurance proceeds arising from such damage are not sufficient to repair such
damage, Buyer shall receive at the Closing, a credit against the Purchase Price
equal to the estimated cost of repairing such damage in excess of the insurance
proceeds paid to Buyer, as such amount shall be determined by a qualified
independent third party selected by Buyer and Seller.
(b) If the damage is substantial (as hereinafter defined), Buyer
shall have the option of canceling this Agreement within sixty (60) days of
receiving notice of such damage, or Buyer may accept the Real Property and
thereupon be entitled to receive the insurance proceeds arising out of such
damage, and the Purchase Price shall be abated to the extent such damage is not
covered by the insurance proceeds, such abatement to be based on the difference
between the amount of the insurance proceeds and the estimated cost to restore
the damage as prepared by a qualified independent third party selected by Buyer
and Seller.
(c) If damage occurs, then such damage shall be deemed "substantial"
if the same cannot be substantially repaired or restored within ninety (90) days
after such damage occurs.
(d) Buyer shall receive credit against the Purchase Price for the
fair market value of any part of the Real Property to be sold hereunder not
covered by insurance, which is damaged or destroyed between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date.
13. Termination.
13.1 Grounds for Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at
any time before the Closing Date:
(a) By mutual written agreement of Buyer and Seller;
(b) By Seller if any of the conditions set forth in Section 7
and 9 is not satisfied and has not been waived by Seller;
(c) By Buyer if any of the conditions set forth in Sections 7
and 8 is not satisfied and has not been waived by Buyer;
(d) By Buyer under the terms and provisions of Section 10.4;
(e) By Buyer under the terms and provisions of Section 16. or
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(f) By Buyer or Seller if the Asset Purchase Agreement is
terminated.
13.2 Automatic Termination. This Agreement shall automatically
terminate in the event that the transaction contemplated by this Agreement has
not closed by July 15, 1999.
13.3 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
permitted in Section 13.1 or 13.2, then such termination shall be without
liability to either party hereto and any of its respective shareholders,
members, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents, consultants and
representatives; provided, however, that, if such termination results from the
failure of either party hereto to satisfy a condition to the performance of the
obligations under this Agreement of the other party hereto, failure to perform a
covenant of this Agreement or breach by either party hereto of this Agreement or
any representation or warranty or agreement contained herein, then the
non-breaching party hereto shall have the remedies set forth in Section 14.
14. Remedies. Except as set forth in Section 16, the following shall be
the exclusive remedies of the parties hereto in the event of a breach of this
Agreement.
14.1 Buyer's Remedies.
14.1.1 If Seller materially breaches this Agreement before the
Closing Date, Buyer may terminate this Agreement and Buyer shall have all legal
and equitable remedies available to it.
14.2 Seller's Remedies.
14.2.1 If Buyer materially breaches this Agreement before the
Closing Date, or if Buyer is not able to close the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement by July 15, 1999, Seller may terminate this Agreement or forfeit
this Agreement pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 656 (1998), and Seller shall have
all legal and equitable remedies available to it. Forfeiture under Iowa Code
Chapter 656 shall not apply following the Closing.
14.3 Attorneys' Fees. If a dispute arises with respect to this
Agreement, then the party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to
recover all expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees
and expenses, incurred in ascertaining such party's rights and in preparing to
enforce and/or defend and in enforcing and/or defending such party's rights
under this Agreement, whether or not it was necessary for such party to
institute suit.
15. Indemnification.
15.1 Buyer's Indemnification. Subject to the provisions of Section
14, for the period of eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date, Buyer
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller and/or any or all of Seller's
officers, directors, managers, employees or agents from and against any and all
incidents, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, obligations,
liabilities, losses, costs, damages or expenses, costs of investigation, and
defense,
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counsel or attorneys' fees, whether under retainer or salary or otherwise,
including, without limitation, interest, penalties and court costs
(collectively, "Damages"), suffered or incurred by Seller and/or any or all of
Seller's officers, directors, managers, employees or agents, which directly or
indirectly arise, result from or relate to (a) any breach of, or any failure by
Buyer to perform, any of Buyer's representations, warranties, covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement; (b) matters that occur or arise as a
result of Buyer's action or failure to take action after the Closing, except as
to such incidents, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits,
obligations, liabilities, losses, costs, damages or expenses that are caused or
claimed to be caused by or are a result of the acts or omissions of Seller or
Seller's respective agents or employees, (c) any and all debts, obligations and
liabilities of Seller specifically assumed by Buyer hereunder, and (d) actions
or failure to act by Buyer or Buyer's representatives during the inspection and
due diligence of the Real Property, (e) all obligations and liabilities arising
after the Closing Date related to the Leases assumed by Buyer; and (f) any and
all claims made by any broker, finder or agent claiming a fee or commission
through Buyer. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section 15.1 to the
contrary, the obligations of Buyer to indemnify the Seller for any and all
debts, obligations and liabilities of Seller specifically assumed by Buyer
hereunder shall extend for the length of the period of the debt, obligation or
liability. If and to the extent Seller notifies Buyer in writing of a claim for
indemnification on or prior to the eighteen (18th) month period after the
Closing Date, Buyer shall continue to be obligated to provide indemnification
hereunder with respect to such claim until such time that such claim is resolved
and satisfied.
15.2 Seller's Indemnification. Subject to the provisions of Section.
14, for the period of eighteen (18) months after the Closing Date, Seller shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and/or any or all of their officers,
directors, managers, employees or agents from and against any and all Damages
suffered or incurred by Buyer and/or any or all of their officers, directors,
managers, employees or agents, which directly or indirectly arise, result from
or relate to (a) any breach of, or any failure by Seller to perform, any of
Seller's representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this
Agreement; (b) matters that occur or arise as a result of action or failure to
take action by Seller before the Closing Date, except as to such incidents,
claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, obligations, liabilities,
losses, costs, damages or expenses that are caused solely by or are a direct
result solely of the acts or omissions of Buyer or Buyer's respective agents or
employees, (c) any and all debts, obligations and liabilities of Seller not
specifically assumed by Buyer hereunder, and (d) any and all claims made by any
broker, finder or agent claiming a fee or commission through Seller.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the indemnification obligations of Seller for
breaches of representations and warranties regarding Organization and Standing
(Section 4.1), Title (Section 4.2) and Taxes (Section 4.6) shall continue
indefinitely beyond the eighteen (18) month indemnification period and the
indemnification obligation regarding litigation (Section 4.3) shall continue for
the applicable statutes of limitation and appeal period related thereto, and (b)
if and to the extent Buyer notifies Seller in writing of a claim for
indemnification on or prior to the eighteenth (18th) month period after the
Closing Date, Seller shall continue to be obligated to provide indemnification
hereunder with respect to such claim until such time that such claim is resolved
and satisfied.
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15.3 Limitation on Indemnification. Notwithstanding any other
provision hereof or of any applicable law, Buyer shall not be entitled to make a
claim against the Seller as a result of a breach of representation, warranty or
covenant which survives the Closing pursuant to Section 4 hereof against Seller
unless such Claim, together with all other Claims of Buyer under Section 15.2
hereof, as well as all Claims under the Asset Purchase Agreement, exceed in the
aggregate $200,000.00 (in which case Buyer shall be entitled to the entirety of
such Claims); provided, however, that (i) such $200,000.00 minimum threshold
with respect to indemnifiable Damages shall not apply to any Claim for
indemnification made by Buyer under this Agreement with respect to (w) the
breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations or warranties contained in
Section 4.1 (Organization, Standing in Authority), Section 4.2 (Title), Section
4.3 (Litigation) or Section 4.6 (Taxes), (x) the gross negligence, willful
misconduct or fraud of Seller, (y) any Excluded Obligation, or (z) the failure
of Seller to pay the amount of any adjustment to the Purchase Price in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the items described in the
immediately preceding clauses (w), (x), (y) and (z), collectively, the "Seller
Retained Liabilities" and (ii) except with respect to an indemnification
obligation in respect to a Seller Retained Liability, Seller's indemnification
obligation for Damages under Section 15.2 of this Agreement (including, without
limitation, indemnification obligations with respect to environmental Claims
under Section 4.22) shall not exceed in the aggregate (including Claims made
under the Asset Purchase Agreement) $3,000,000.00. The amount of any
indemnifiable Damages under Section 15.2 shall be reduced by (i) any insurance
proceeds actually received with respect thereto (it being understood that after
the satisfaction for indemnifiable Damages, hereunder, Buyer shall assign to
Seller all of its right to unpaid insurance proceeds with respect to insurance
coverage, but only to the extent applicable to such Damages), and (ii) the value
of tax benefits actually obtained by Buyer, including without limitation by way
of exclusion from income, deduction, credit or refund, or other taxable periods
as a result of any adjustment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement or in the Asset Purchase Agreement, Buyer shall be entitled to satisfy
any Claim for indemnification under this Agreement or the Asset Purchase
Agreement, except any indemnification obligation with respect of a Seller
Retained Liability which shall be paid in cash or applied as an offset to the
Purchase Price, by applying and offsetting such indemnification obligation
against the Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) of Preferred Membership
Interests held in escrow pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and the Asset
Purchase Agreement.
16. Condemnation. Notwithstanding any other term or provision of this
Agreement, in the event at any time before the Closing of any threatened,
contemplated, commenced or consummated proceeding in eminent domain respecting
any portion of the Real Property such that the balance thereof would not be
deemed by Buyer to be sufficient to be used for Buyer's purposes, Buyer may, at
its option, by written notice to Seller given within ten (10) days after Buyer
is notified of such threatened, contemplated, commenced or consummated,
proceeding, (a) terminate this Agreement by providing to Seller written notice
to that effect or (b) elect to continue this Agreement and to close the purchase
and sale of the Real Property contemplated by this Agreement, without any right
to deduction or set-off, in which event Seller shall, at the Closing, pass to
Buyer all of Seller's rights, title and interests in and to any condemnation
award. If Buyer has elected to continue this Agreement under clause (b) above in
this Section 16 then all negotiations and discussions with the condemning
authority shall be conducted jointly by Seller and Buyer.
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17. No-Shop Agreement. From the date of this Agreement to the earliest to
occur of (a) the date on which this Agreement is terminated, (b) the Closing
Date, (c) July 15, 1999, or (d) such date mutually agreed upon by Buyer and
Seller, neither Seller, Seller's members, Seller's authorized agents nor any of
Seller's affiliates shall, directly or indirectly, solicit, initiate or
encourage the submission of inquiries, proposals or offers from any corporation,
partnership, person or other entity or a group relating to any acquisition or
purchase of the Real Property, or any equity interest in Seller or of all or any
portion of the Real Property or any tender or exchange offer, merger,
consolidation. business combination, recapitalization, spin-off, liquidation,
dissolution or similar transaction involving, directly or indirectly, Seller
(each in an "Acquisition Proposal") or accept an Acquisition Proposal (other
than an Acquisition Proposal proposed by Buyer). Seller shall immediately notify
Buyer of any contact from any person other than Buyer regarding the possible
sale or transfer of any interest in Seller or of all or any portion of the Real
Property and the identity of the purchaser and the material terms and conditions
of any Acquisition Proposal. Seller shall cease immediately and cause to be
terminated any and all existing discussions or negotiations with any parties
(other than Buyer) conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal
and request that all confidential information furnished on behalf of Seller be
returned. Buyer shall have available to it all legal remedies in the event of a
breach or violation of this Section 17 by Seller.
18. Miscellaneous.
18.1 Notices. Any notice or communication to be given under the
terms of this Agreement ("Notice") shall be in writing and shall be personally
delivered or sent by facsimile, overnight delivery or registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested. Notice shall be effective (a) if personally
delivered, when delivered; (b) if by facsimile, on the day of transmission
thereof on a proper facsimile machine with confirmed answer back; (c) if by
overnight delivery, on the day after delivery thereof to a reputable overnight
courier service; and (d) if mailed, at midnight on the third business day after
deposit in the mail, postage prepaid. Notices shall be addressed as follows:
To Buyer at: AB Capital, L.L.C.
c/x Xxxxxxxxx & Company, Inc.
00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
With a copy to: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
Xxxxx, Xxxxx & Xxxxx
0000 Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
With a copy to: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
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Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx & Xxxxx, LLP
00000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
Fax No. 000-000-0000
To Seller at: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Manager
Harbor Community Investment, L.C.
X.X. Xxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
With copy to: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Esq.
Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross,
Xxxxxxxxxxx and Schoenebaum, P.L.C.
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
or at such other address as either Buyer or Seller from time to time may
designate by Notice hereunder.
18.2 Assignment, Third Parties, Binding Effect. Neither party may
assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. Nothing
contained in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any
person or entity, other than the parties hereto and their successors in
interest, any right or remedy under or by reason of this Agreement unless so
stated herein expressly to the contrary. All covenants, agreements,
representations and warranties of the parties hereto contained herein shall be
binding on and inure to the benefit of Buyer and Seller and their successors and
assigns.
18.3 Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer and Seller
shall bear all of their own respective expenses, including, without limitation,
counsel and accountants' fees, in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement.
18.4 Captions. The captions appearing at the commencement of the
Sections hereof are descriptive only and/or for convenience in reference to this
Agreement and in no way whatsoever define, limit or describe the scope or intent
of this Agreement or in any way affect this Agreement.
18.5 Waivers and Amendments. By mutual written agreement only, the
parties hereto may amend this Agreement in any respect. The waiver of either
party hereto of any breach of any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement
shall not be deemed a continuing waiver of such term, covenant or condition, or
a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or
condition of this Agreement. No oral statements or representations made before
or after the date of this Agreement by either party hereto are binding on such
party, and neither party hereto shall have the right to rely on such oral
statements or representations.
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18.6 Further Assurances. Each of the parties hereto shall cooperate
in the effectuation of the transactions contemplated hereby and to execute any
and all additional documents or to take such additional actions as may be
reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purpose.
18.7 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of
this Agreement, or any application thereof, is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, then the remaining
provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement, and all applications
thereof, not held invalid, void or unenforceable, shall continue in full force
and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.
18.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Iowa and, in the event there is any litigation
with respect to any term or condition of this Agreement, the obligations of
Buyer and Seller hereunder shall be deemed performed at, and the venue for such
litigation shall be, in the State of Iowa, and each party hereto waives any
objection to the venue for any such litigation.
18.9 Gender and Number. Whenever used in this Agreement and as
required by context, the masculine gender includes the feminine and/or neuter,
and the singular number includes the plural.
18.10 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this
Agreement and in the performance and enforcement of each of the promises,
covenants, representations and warranties of Buyer and Seller contained herein.
For the purpose of computing any period of time prescribed herein or relating
hereto, the first day shall be excluded. If the period of time is six (6) days
or more, weekends and public holidays shall be included. An act required to be
performed on a day shall be performed at or before the close of business on such
day. If an act is required to be performed on a certain day, and such day is not
a regular business day, then the time of performance or measurement shall be
extended to and include the next regular business day.
18.11 Calculation of Time. All periods of time referred to in this
Agreement shall include all Saturdays, Sundays and state or national holidays,
unless the period of time specifies business days, provided that, if the date on
which to perform any act or give any notice with respect to this Agreement falls
on a Saturday, Sunday or state or national holiday, then such act or notice may
be timely performed or given on the next succeeding day that is not a Saturday,
Sunday or state or national holiday.
18.12 Publicity. Except as may be required in connection with the
submissions or approvals by the parties hereto to the Iowa Racing and Gaming
Commission or as otherwise required by law, before the Closing no party hereto
shall make or cause to be made any press release or public announcement with
respect to any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the
execution of this Agreement or otherwise communicate with any news media with
respect thereto without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. If
any such
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announcement is so required by law, then Buyer and Seller shall cooperate as to
the timing and contents of any such press release or public announcement.
18.13 Entire and Sole Agreement. This Agreement, and all documents
and instruments to be delivered on or before the Closing Date pursuant to its
terms, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes all agreements, representations, warranties, statements, promises and
understandings, whether oral or written, with respect to the subject matter
hereof. The parties hereto further acknowledge and agree that, in entering into
this Agreement and in delivering the documents and instruments to be delivered
on or before the Closing Date, the parties hereto have not in any way relied,
and shall not in any way rely, on any oral agreement, representation, warranty,
statement, agreement in principle, promise or understanding not specifically set
forth in this Agreement, in the Schedules or Exhibits hereto or in such
documents or instruments.
18.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
18.15 Facsimile Transmission. The facsimile transmission by one
party hereto of a signed copy of the signature page of this Agreement to the
other party hereto or such party's agent, followed by a facsimile transmission
of an acknowledgement of receipt thereof, shall constitute the delivery of this
Agreement. Each party hereto shall confirm such delivery by mailing or
personally delivering to the other party hereto or such party's agent an
executed original of this Agreement in its entirety.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Seller have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date first written above.
BUYER: SELLER:
AB CAPITAL, L.L.C. HARBOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, L.C.,
an Iowa limited-liability company
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Manager
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